Local History and the Teacher (Routledge Revivals) - Hardcover

Douch, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1041316240 ISBN 13: 9781041316244

Publisher: Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

First published in 1967, Local History and the Teacher explores the opportunities and the difficulties presented by the study and teaching of historical aspects of the local environment. The author treats the development and value of local history studies in the work of English Schools, and discusses in detail the varied sources of local history. He describes a variety of studies involving local history which were undertaken by teachers and students. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of local history and to teachers concerned with environment studies.

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About the Author

Robert Douch was appointed to the newly created post of Lecturer in Local History in the University of Southampton Institute of Education in 1951 to encourage the study and teaching to local history in schools and colleges. He has worked in, and with, a great variety of educational institutions, and has published books and articles in the field of local history. At the time of the first publication, he was Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education, University of Southampton, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1041316240
• ISBN 13: 9781041316244
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 226